North Carolina Vehicle Bill of Sale Form
North Carolina does not publish an official bill of sale form, and a bill of sale is not what transfers ownership — the NOTARIZED title assignment on the back of the certificate of title does that (notarization is required when the title is NC-issued). A written bill of sale still documents the price for the 3% Highway Use Tax and the odometer. NC charges the 3% HUT on the vehicle's market value less trade-in at title transfer.
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About This Form
Official name: North Carolina Bill of Sale (No Official Form)
Issued by: North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in NC (price and odometer). The notarized title assignment plus Form MVR-1 carry the transfer; the sale price sets the 3% Highway Use Tax.
When required: Buyers must title the vehicle within 28 days of purchase ($20 late penalty) at an NC DMV license plate agency, using the notarized title and Form MVR-1.
North Carolina Vehicle Sale Requirements
Required Fields on the Form
To be accepted by the NC DMV, your bill of sale must include:
- Seller name, address
- Buyer name, address
- Year, make, model
- VIN
- Odometer (Form MVR-180)
- Sale price
- Date of sale
- Seller signature
Official Source
Download the official form directly from NC DMV, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a compliant North Carolina bill of sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the North Carolina Highway Use Tax capped?
Does the North Carolina bill of sale need to be notarized?
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All North Carolina requirements: notarization, transfer deadlines, tax rates, and additional forms.
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